Two NL West foes clash with an intriguing pitching matchup on Friday night, as the Giants and Diamondbacks continue their four-game series.
Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell — two front-line starting pitchers — each endured an unusually long free agency, waiting until well into spring training before signing a new contract.
Friday, Montgomery will make his Diamondbacks debut. The left-hander emerged as a postseason hero for the Rangers last October, helping lead Texas to its first World Series title. But the success only parlayed into a one-year, $25 million contract for Montgomery, who pitched to a 3.20 ERA across 32 starts last season.
Snell, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, signed a two-year, $62 million dollar contract with the Giants in mid-March. Snell had a brilliant 2023 season with the Padres, posting a league-best 2.25 ERA with 234 strikeouts in 180 innings.
But his Giants career has gotten off to a rocky beginning. In two starts, he is 0-2 with a 12.86 ERA. Now, in his third start, Snell will have to contend with a formidable Diamondbacks lineup headlined by All-Star outfielder Corbin Carroll.
Here is everything that you need to know ahead of Diamondbacks and Giants on Friday night.
What channel is Diamondbacks vs. Giants on tonight?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Friday night's game between the Diamondbacks and Giants will not air on local or national TV. Instead, viewers can stream the game on Apple TV+, the exclusive home of 'Friday Night Baseball' during the 2024 MLB season.
What time is Diamondbacks vs. Giants tonight?
- Date: Friday, April 19
- Time: 10:15 p.m. ET
First pitch between the Diamondbacks and Giants is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET on Friday, April 19. The game will be played at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.
How to live stream Diamondbacks vs. Giants
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Apple TV+ offers a seven-day free trial. That way, viewers can try the service before buying a subscription.
In addition, viewers can install Apple TV+ on smart TVs, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV sticks.
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
Apple TV+ starts at $9.99 a month in the U.S., with a yearly subscription available for $99.99. Viewers can also take advantage of the seven-day free trial.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024
Apple TV+ has released its 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule through June, as seen below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Rangers at Braves | 7:00 p.m. |
| April 19 | Diamondbacks at Giants | 10:00 p.m. |
| April 26 | Cardinals at Mets | 7:00 p.m. |
| April 26 | Rays at White Sox | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 3 | Giants at Phillies | 6:30 p.m. |
| May 3 | Blue Jays at Nationals | 6:30 p.m. |
| May 10 | Diamondbacks at Orioles | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 10 | Royals at Angels | 9:30 p.m. |
| May 17 | Rays at Blue Jays | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 17 | Twins at Guardians | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 24 | Brewers at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 24 | Orioles at White Sox | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 31 | Tigers at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 31 | Angels at Mariners | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 7 | Twins at Pirates | 6:30 p.m. |
| June 7 | Dodgers at Yankees | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 14 | Rangers at Mariners | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 14 | Angels at Giants | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 21 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 6:30 p.m. |
| June 21 | Braves at Yankees | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 28 | Astros at Mets | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 28 | Padres at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
